Media Advisory - Canadian Paralympic Committee Press Conference: Team Canada Preview

OTTAWA, Aug. 27, 2012 /CNW/ - With the Opening Ceremony only a couple of days away, The Canadian Paralympic Committee will hold a Team Canada Preview press conference on Tuesday August 28 at 11 a.m. London time at the Main Press Centre, Trafalgar Room.

The press conference will be followed by media interview opportunities with the flag bearer, Chef de Mission Gaétan Tardif, Assistant Chef de Mission Elisabeth Walker-Young and CEO Henry Storgaard.

Canada has a total of 145 athletes competing in 15 sports at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 9. The full team list and media guide are available at www.paralympic.ca/london2012.

WHO:	Henry Storgaard	CEO, Canadian Paralympic Committee
	Gaétan Tardif	Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team
	Elisabeth Walker-Young	Assistant Chef de Mission, Canadian Paralympic Team
	Garett Hickling	Canadian Team Opening Ceremony Flag Bearer
	Diane Roy	Athletics Athlete
	Marco Dispaltro	Boccia Athlete
	Jean Laroche	Athletics Coach
WHAT:	Team Canada Preview by Canadian Team Officials prior to the 2012 Paralympic Games
	Come find out which sports and athletes to watch from a Canadian perspective!
WHEN & WHERE:
	Tuesday, August 28, 2012 - 11 a.m.
	Main Press Centre, Trafalgar Room

About the Canadian Paralympic Committee

The Canadian Paralympic Committee is a non-profit, private organization with 46 member sports organizations dedicated to strengthening the Paralympic movement. The Canadian Paralympic Committee's vision is to be the world's leading Paralympic nation. Its mission is to lead the development of a sustainable Paralympic sport system in Canada to enable athletes to reach the podium at the Paralympic Games. By supporting Canadian Paralympic athletes and promoting their success, the Canadian Paralympic Committee inspires all Canadians with a disability to get involved in sport through programs delivered by its member organizations.

Follow Your Team:
www.paralympic.ca/london2012
www.facebook.com/CDNParalympics
www.twitter.com/CDNParalympics #London2012 #GoCanadaGo
www.youtube.com/CDNParalympics

 

SOURCE: CANADIAN PARALYMPIC COMMITTEE (CPC)

For further information:

Alison Korn
Press Chief
Canadian Paralympic Team
London : 07510 875 867
[e-mail]

Judy Joseph-Black
Assistant Press Chief
Canadian Paralympic Team
London : 07510 875 869
[e-mail]